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's label

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. Perry made her debut on Trina's album '' Diamond Princess'' (2002) on the track "Kandi". Since then, she has released several mixtapes and starred as a regular cast-member on the reality-television series ''

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''. In 2016, Brianna left major label

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due to low promotion and moved forward with her indie label Poe Boy Entertainment.

Music career

Career beginnings

At the age of 7, under the supervision of her uncles, Brianna Perry made her first recording at the Poe Boy Music Group studios. Her frequent visits to the studio would accumulate the attention of rappers Trina and Trick Daddy, the former who would grant Perry a recording deal with Diva Records (Diva Enterprises/DP Entertainment). From there, Perry guest starred on BET's '' Rap City'' and made her rapping debut on Trina's '' Diamond Princess'' on the track "Kandi", which would attract the attention of

. Elliott would go on to sign Perry to her label,

, and feature the young rapper in various promotional concerts with her and Timbaland. Additionally, Perry would also make cameo appearances in a few of Elliott's work such as the music video to " Pass That Dutch" and her short-lived reality series, '' The Road to Stardom with Missy Elliott''. In between cameo work, Perry would work extensively on an untitled debut album which tentatively comprised forty tracks and sole production from Elliott and Timbaland; however, the project was never released. In 2006, due to creative differences, Perry parted ways with Elliott on good terms. In 2007, Perry readied a mixtape, ''Princess of Miami'', with

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recording affiliates and former mentor Missy Elliott. In 2008, Perry announced work on a debut album tentatively titled ''Girl Talk'', alongside a film project with ''

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'' actor Frankie Muniz, however neither project was released. In 2009, Perry was shuffled to

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's label International Music Group, where she materialized a mixtape, ''The Graduation'', and an underground single, "Boom Shacka", that failed to serve as a commercial release.

2011–present: Atlantic and ''Sisterhood of Hip Hop''

In 2011, Perry departed from

's camp and went on to do further work with longtime family label, Poe Boy Music Group. That same year, Perry released the single, "Fly Kicks", alongside an accompanying music video. Its visual premiere on BET's ''

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'' would earn her a contract deal with

, and accumulate enough buzz to compose the mixtape ''Face Off''. On December 20, 2011, Perry released the single "Marilyn Monroe", which featured production by frequent Missy Elliott co-producer, Cainon Lamb. The song would generally meet favorable reception from musical peers like

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, who featured the song on her official website. In 2012, Perry collaborated with SWV ("Do Ya"), Pusha T ("Red Cup"), and Victoria Monet ("Hate Ya Past"); the latter being featured on Perry's mixtape, ''Symphony No. 9: The B Collection''. Additionally, Perry would go on to collaborate with Trina on a visual titled "Girl Talk". In June 2014, Perry starred as a regular cast-member for the '' Oxygen'' reality series ''

'', where a portion of her promotional material ("I'm That B.I.T.C.H.", "Since U Left") was previewed via various episodes. In 2016 she released T.O.B (Them Other Bitches)” that featured her co-star Lee Mazin, while she also featured in a series featuring Live Squad. In August 2016 she released the single Something To Live For that featured Stacy Barthe.

Personal life

Aside from her music career, Perry enrolled in University of Miami as a business major. In May 2014, Perry graduated from the University.

Discography

Mixtapes

*2003: ''Candy Girl'' (hosted by

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) *2007: ''Princess of Miami'' *2009: ''The Graduation'' *2011: ''Face Off'' *2012: ''Symphony No. 9'' *2013: ''Symphony No. 9: The B Collection''

Singles

*2009: "Duh!" *2010: "Boom Shacka" (featuring

) *2011: "Fly Kicks" *2011: "Marilyn Monroe" *2013: "Hate Ya Past" (featuring Victoria Monet) *2014: "I'm That B.I.T.C.H." *2014: "Since U Left" (featuring Taylor Parks) *2017: "Get It Girl" (featuring

)

Guest appearances

Filmography

*2002: '' Rap City'' *2005: '' The Road to Stardom with Missy Elliott'' *2014–2016: ''

'' *2018—present: '' Love & Hip Hop: Miami''

Awards and nominations

* BET Awards **2012: Best Female Hip-Hop Artist – (Nominated)

References

External links

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